title: Markovnikov-selective hydrothiolation of styrenes: application to the synthesis of stereodefined trisubstituted olefins.
abstract: BT-sulfones react with aromatic aldehydes to furnish trisubstituted alkenes with excellent Z stereoselectivity. These sulfones are synthesized by hydrothiolation of styrene and styrenyl derivatives (followed by oxidation). This method provides a conceptually novel way to prepare these important sulfur compounds.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, USA.
authors.forename: Markku A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Savolainen
authors.forename: Jimmy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wu